The Sedalia Bombers couldn’t dig out of an early hole and lost 13-8 on Wednesday at St. Joseph.
The Mustangs, the best team in the MINK League at 19-8, plated five runs in the first inning, four in the second and one in the third off losing pitcher Chris Fitzpatrick (nine runs, eight earned) and reliever Preston Tarkington (four runs).
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